Yinglan Tan

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Founding Managing Partner at Insignia Ventures Partners (we build GREAT companies!) @ Insignia Ventures Partners
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Tan Yinglan is Founding Managing Partner at Insignia Ventures Partners. Insignia Ventures Partners is an early stage technology venture fund focusing on Southeast Asia started in 2017 and manages more than S$1 billion from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America. Portfolio companies include Portfolio companies include Goto (IDX: GOTO), Appier (TSE: 4180), J&T Express (HK: 1519), Carro, Ajaib, Groww, Tonik, Flip, Fazz, Super, Finhay, Shipper, Aspire, Pinhome, Youtrip and many other technology market leaders. Insignia Ventures Partners is the recipient of “Deal of the Year (Small Cap / VC)” (2021) by AVCJ, "Investor of the Year" (2019) from New Entrepreneurs Foundation, two back-to-back “VC Deal of Year” awards (2018-2019) from SVCA, "Responsible Investing Award" (2023) by AVCJ, "ESG Excellence Award" (2023) by HKVCA and its portfolio include many other technology leaders in Southeast Asia. He also serves on the Singapore Government’s Pro Enterprise Panel and National University of Singapore’s Innovation & Enterprise Committee (where he also serves as Adjunct Associate Professor). He serves on the Advisory Group of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders, International Board of stars – for Leaders of the Next Generation and the National Youth Achievement Award National Council. Yinglan was honoured as a Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese (2023), an Eisenhower Fellow (2018), World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2012 – 2017), a WEF Technology Pioneer Selection Committee Panel (2015-2017), Top “40 leaders under 40” by Prestige Magazine (2015), Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle (2016 -2021), one of 100 Leaders of Tomorrow by the St Gallen Symposium (2010), 100 Global Thinkers (2011) by think-tank Lo Spazio della Politica, a World Cities Summit Young Leader (2014), a WEF Global Agenda Council member on Fostering Entrepreneurship (2011-2013) and a Kauffman Fellow (2012). Yinglan is the author/co-author of 5 books, namely, The Way Of the VC: Having Top Venture Capitalists On Your Board.(Wiley, 2009), Chinnovation - How Chinese Innovators are Changing the World (Wiley, 2010) and textbook New Venture Creation – Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century - An Asian Perspective (Mcgraw Hill 2011), Navigating Aseannovation (World Scientific, 2020) and Backing the Bold (World Scientific, 2022). Yinglan was educated at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon, and completed executive education at Harvard, Wharton and Oxford.

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Insignia Ventures Partners

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Yinglan Tan Work Experience Details
  • Insignia Ventures Partners
    Founding Managing Partner
    Insignia Ventures Partners Aug 2017 - Present
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    Insignia Ventures Partners is an early stage technology venture fund focusing on Southeast Asia started in 2017 and more than S$1 billion from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America. Portfolio companies include Portfolio companies include Goto (IDX: GOTO), Appier (TSE: 4180), J&T Express (HK: 1519), Carro, Ajaib, Groww, Tonik, Flip, Fazz, Super, Finhay, Shipper, Aspire, Pinhome, Youtrip and many other technology market leaders. Insignia Ventures Partners is the recipient of “Deal of the Year (Small Cap / VC)” (2021) by AVCJ, "Investor of the Year" (2019) from New Entrepreneurs Foundation, two back-to-back “VC Deal of Year” awards (2018-2019) from SVCA, "Responsible Investing Award" (2023) by AVCJ, "ESG Excellence Award" (2023) by HKVCA and its portfolio include many other technology leaders in Southeast Asia. We don’t build good companies. We build GREAT companies. See more at http://www.insignia.vc. Honors include: "Deal of the Year (Small Cap / VC)” for Ajaib (2021) - Asian Venture Capital Journal “Best Early-Stage Technology Venture Capital Fund - Southeast Asia” (2020, 2021) - APAC Insider"Most Innovative Early-Stage Tech Partner - Southeast Asia" (2020) - Capital Finance International"Investor of the Year" (2019) - New Entrepreneurs Foundation“VC Deal of Year” for Payfazz (2019) - Singapore Venture Capital Association“VC Deal of Year” for Carro (2018) - Singapore Venture Capital Association"Responsible Investing Award" (2023) - Asian Venture Capital Journal "ESG Excellence Award" (2023) - Hong Kong Venture Capital Association
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  • Carro
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Carro Apr 2018 - Present
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
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  • Shipper
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Shipper Oct 2017 - Present
    Dki Jakarta, South Jakarta, Id
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  • Flip.Id
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Flip.Id Mar 2019 - Present
    Jakarta, Id
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  • Aplikasi Super (Yc W18)
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Aplikasi Super (Yc W18) Oct 2017 - Present
    Surabaya, East Java, Id
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  • Ajaib
    Investor
    Ajaib May 2018 - Present
    Jakarta, Jakarta Selatan, Id
    Invested Seed, Led Seed-2, Participated in A1, A1+, B
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  • Fazz
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Fazz Oct 2017 - Present
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
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  • Insignia Ventures Academy
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Insignia Ventures Academy 2021 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Asia's first experiential investor accelerator to nurture the next generation of leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.Insignia Ventures Academy is a registered private education institution with registration number: 202029595N
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  • Ministry Of Trade And Industry (Singapore)
    Member, Pro-Enterprise Panel
    Ministry Of Trade And Industry (Singapore) Jan 2016 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    The Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP) is a private-public panel chaired by the Head, Civil Service. The PEP comprises business leaders as members, supported by a network of senior public officers. The PEP serves as an internal advocate for businesses within the government with the aim of creating a more pro-enterprise environment that enables businesses to grow.In 2016, he was nominated to serve on the Singapore Government’s Pro Enterprise Panel (headed by Head of Civil Service), the Committee on the Future Economy's Sub-Committee on Future Corporate Capabilities and Innovation (2016), and Investment Committee on Strategic Research Innovation Fund at Nanyang Technology University (2015), as well as the Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme Evaluation Committee for SPRING Singapore (2016). Member of Evaluation panel for call-for-partnership (CFP) in Maritime Tech, to identify co-investment partners to invest in early-stage maritime tech startups for SEEDS Capital, Enterprise Singapore (Jan 2020) Senior Assistant Director (August 2007 - December 2009) Yinglan's division was responsible for creating a conducive business environment for Singapore-based enterprises to form, compete and internationalise, through the implementation of pro-enterprise rules and policies, a conducive tax environment, access to financing, and integrated multi-agency government e-services.
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  • National University Of Singapore
    Member, Innovation & Enterprise Committee & Adjunct Associate Professor
    National University Of Singapore Apr 2013 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Adjunct Associate Professor (Department of Engineering).Member of the NUS Innovation & Enterprise Committee as of 1st April 2023
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  • Appier
    Investor, Board Of Directors 董事
    Appier Apr 2014 - Present
    Taipei, Taiwan, Tw
    Member of Board of Directors (April 2014 - June 2017)Investor (Oct 2017 - Present)
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  • Goto Group
    Investor
    Goto Group Mar 2018 - Present
    Jakarta, Id
    Board of Commissioner (August 2015 - June 2017)Investor (March 2018 - Current)
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  • Stars - For Leaders Of The Next Generation
    Member, International Board
    Stars - For Leaders Of The Next Generation Jun 2019 - Present
    Weinfelden, Tg, Ch
    Founded in 2008, stars develops better leaders of the next generation and wants to be the premier platform for these future leaders. stars brings together renowned global experts and business leaders with talents who are typically 1-2 levels below C-level, nominated by their top management and have the potential to move up to C-level in the next few years. More information here: https://www.the-stars.ch/
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  • The Aspen Institute
    Fellow
    The Aspen Institute Oct 2024 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    The Aspen Institute's Finance Leaders Fellowship seeks to develop the next generation of responsible, community-spirited leaders in the global finance industry.
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  • Eisenhower Fellowships
    Eisenhower Fellow
    Eisenhower Fellowships May 2018 - Present
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    Eisenhower Fellowships identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.
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  • World Economic Forum
    Young Global Leader, Global Agenda Council Member, Technology Pioneer Selection Committee
    World Economic Forum Jul 2011 - Present
    Cologny, Geneva, Ch
    The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multistakeholder community of exceptional young leaders who share a commitment to shaping the global future. Each year the World Economic Forum identifies 200-300 extraordinary individuals, drawn from every region of the world. Together, they form a powerful international community that can dramatically impact the global futureYoung Global Leader (2012)http://www3.weforum.org/docs/YGL12/WEF_YGL_HonoureesClass_2012.pdfGlobal Agenda Council Member on "Fostering Entrepreneurship" (2011-2014)http://www.weforum.org/global-agenda-councils/tan-yinglanWorld Cities Summit Young Leaders (2014) The World Cities Summit Young Leaders (WCS YL) is an initiative by the World Cities Summit (WCS). It aims to bring together young leaders from diverse urban sectors who are committed to actively catalyse change in cities and help shape urban development agendas.Technology Pioneer Selection Committee (2015) The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers programme recognizes early-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies, and are set to have a significant impact on business and society.Young Leader's Circle Milken Institute (2016)The Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle (YLC) includes intellectually curious, motivated and philanthropic young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who support the Milken Institute and its mission.
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  • Hwa Chong Institution
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Hwa Chong Institution May 2013 - Sep 2023
    Singapore, Sg
    Hwa Chong Institution is an independent school in Singapore for students aged 13 to 18. A Ministry of Education-designated FutureSchool, Hwa Chong Institution operates under the Special Assistance Plan (SAP) for bilingualism, and offers the Integrated Programme (IP). More information here: www.hwachong.edu.sgBoard of Directors of Hwa Chong Instititution from Jan 2020 to Sep 2023.Was previously member of Board of Directors of Hwa Chong International School (May 2013 - Oct 2017) Hwa Chong International School (华中国际学校) is a leading co-educational international secondary school in Singapore and is an affiliated school of Hwa Chong Institution catering to both local and foreign students.
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  • Janio Asia
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Janio Asia Mar 2018 - May 2023
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
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  • Nanyang Technological University
    Member, Investment Committee
    Nanyang Technological University May 2010 - Jan 2021
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    Yinglan serves on the Strategic Research Innovation Fund Investment Committee at Nanyang Technological UniversityFrom May 2010 to Apr 2019, Yinglan was an Adjunct Associate Professor at Nanyang Business School. Yinglan teaches the Master of Science in Technopreneurship & Innovation Program (M.Sc. TIP) (Chinese) 创业与创新硕士课程. He has also taught at the UC Berkeley-Nanyang Advanced Management Programme and at the Advanced Management Programme at Singapore Management University and guest lectures at Stanford, Fudan and Tsinghua University. He has conducted customized executive programs for executives in Apple, Cisco, Haier, Tencent, Nokia Siemens, SKF, 3i, UBS, Metersbonwe, the World Bank and for senior government officials in China, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Armenia, Brunei, Lebanon, Singapore, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Nepal on topics on innovation and venture capital.Yinglan has been a keynote speaker at innovation and enterprise conferences such as AVCJ International Venture Conference (Melbourne) and Dow Jones - Stanford - SHVCA Conference on Corporate Venturing, Future China Global Forum, Echelon, Stanford's Triple Helix Conference. Upcoming speaking engagements:Future China Global Forum - 11th July 2011Stanford Triple Helix Conference - 14th July 2011 AVCJ Singapore International Forum - 21st July 2011SuperReturn Asia - 24 Sep 2012
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  • Tokopedia
    Board Of Commissioner
    Tokopedia Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
    Jakarta Selatan, Dki Jakarta, Id
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  • Sequoia Capital
    Venture Partner
    Sequoia Capital Jul 2012 - Jun 2017
    Menlo Park, Ca, Us
    Yinglan has the privilege of rolling up his sleeves to work alongside exceptional founders of emerging market leaders to build dent-making businesses which changes the world. The journey is humbling and Yinglan is fortunate to draw upon his knowledge and networks in the region and Sequoia's shared tribal knowledge to find today's zero billion businesses and build tomorrow's enduring enterprises. Sequoia has partnered with companies in the region including Appier, Carousell, Tokopedia and 99.co.
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  • Rotary International
    Board Member
    Rotary International Jan 2011 - Feb 2017
    Evanston, Il, Us
    In his spare time, Yinglan strives to be an active Rotarian at Rotary Club Pandan Valley and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is currently a Director of New Generation Services. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. http://www.facebook.com/rotarians.pandanvalley
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  • Insead
    Faculty Member
    Insead Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
    Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, San Francisco, Oo
    Yinglan is also a faculty member at INSEAD and developed and taught an entrepreneurship module for INSEAD MBAs (Entrepreneurial Field Studies). Participants intern for 8 weeks in a Sequoia Capital-backed company and develop an investment thesis.
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  • Chinnovation - How Chinese Innovators Are Changing The World
    Best-Selling Author
    Chinnovation - How Chinese Innovators Are Changing The World Dec 2010 - Jul 2012
    Ranked #1 on Amazon.com on April 12, 2011 in the Business & Investing (International) category. More resources at http://www.chinnovate.com.Now Available at Amazon: http://amzn.to/chinnovate 'It is often said that China makes products but does not invent them. Business professor Yinglan Tan dispels that myth.' (Nature, April 2011).Innovation in China is a hot topic with global implications. Companies and investors hoping to capitalize on China's growth may have underestimated the groundswell of innovation happening today. Through his new book, Chinnovation, Yinglan Tan demystifies this topic and provides entrepreneurs, managers, and investors with important knowledge on China's business market. A compelling read for anyone interested in China's future and its impact on the global economy.--Jens H. Molbak, Founder and CEO, Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR)Convergent incomes and divergent growth between East and West is the economic story of our times. China leads this charge and is re-establishing itself as a center for global technology and innovation. I love the way Chinnovation draws on the war stories of Chinese entrepreneurs and investors to dispel the myths and proffer practical advice to the next generation of high growth multinationals.--Daniel Heaf, Director of Digital, BBC WorldwideChinese start-ups are rocking the world! Yinglan Tan captures a snapshot in Chinnovation that most journalists have been blind to. China is not just making cheap imitations, China is thought-leading.--Timothy C. Draper, Founder and Managing Director, Draper Fisher JurvetsonWhether you are planning on establishing a partnership with Chinese companies to build global innovation capability, or already a participant of the competition in China market, I highly recommend that you read this book.--Liu Jiren, Chairman and CEO, Neusoft Corporation (600718.SS)
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  • Kauffman Fellows Program
    Fellow
    Kauffman Fellows Program Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    "The Kauffman Fellowship is a highly sought-after two-year program dedicated exclusively to the world of venture capital and the cultivation of new high-technology, high-growth, high-impact companies. Only thirty Kauffman Fellowships are offered each year; selection signals membership among an elite cadre of the world's most promising venture investors."
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  • National Research Foundation / Prime Minister'S Office
    Head / Projects
    National Research Foundation / Prime Minister'S Office Dec 2009 - Jul 2012
    National Framework for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipYinglan was an Administrative Officer. The Administrative Service is designed to recruit, groom and develop the next generation of public service leaders. Eight more incubators join Singapore’s Technology Incubation Schemehttp://sgentrepreneurs.com/news-stop/2012/03/10/eight-more-incubators-join-singapores-technology-incubation-scheme/The Technology Incubation Scheme (TIS) of the National Research Foundation (NRF) has funded at least 21 start-ups. http://www.spring.gov.sg/NewsEvents/ITN/Pages/More-funds-on-tap-for-start-ups-20110327.aspxNRF launches Global Entrepreneurial Executive Fundhttp://e27.sg/2010/10/06/singapore-puts-up-38m-for-foreign-tech-execs/NRF sets aside S$50 million to nurture early stage high-tech start-up companies. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1027748/1/.htmlNRF seeding 6 venture funds with S$10 million each to invest in Singapore-based early-stage companies. http://www.nrf.gov.sg/nrf/uploadedFiles/News_and_Events/ESVF%20Press%20Release.pdfSelected as one of 100 Leaders Of Tomorrow by the St Gallen Symposium in 2010. http://www.stgallen-symposium.org/symposium.htmSelected as "Leaders of the Next Generation" in Symposium for Leaders of the Next Generation (Penglai, China)http://www.the-stars.ch/stars_in_Penglai_2011.htmlNamed as one of the first international Kauffman Fellows from Singapore, a fellowship sponsored by the Center for Venture Education.Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship for the 2011-2012 termNamed by a public policy think tank (Lo Spazio della Politica) in “100 Global Thinkers 2011” list (n°59) amongst nominees like Cher Wang, Natalie Portman, Christine Largarde and Paul Graham.http://www.lospaziodellapolitica.com/2011/11/the-lsdp-top-100-global-thinkers-of-2011-english-version/
  • New Venture Creation : Entrepreneurship For The 21St Century - An Asian Perspective
    Co-Author (With Jeffry Timmons & Stephen Spinelli)
    New Venture Creation : Entrepreneurship For The 21St Century - An Asian Perspective Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
    New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century—An Asian Perspective is about the actual process of getting a new venture started, growing the venture, successfully harvesting it, and starting again. Included in this new Asian edition are numerous examples of successful Asian entrepreneurs and their experiences.Foreword by Phil Wickham, CEO and President of Center for Venture EducationRequired Reading in Various MBA/E-MBA programs. SBN-13: 9780071088060 ISBN-10:0071088067 http://www.chinnovate.com/books/new-venture-creation-textbook/Yinglan is grateful to valued friend, Guo Ren (Mike) Lee, who provided editorial support for chapters 1–8 and kindly provided cases of many Taiwan enterprises
  • Tan Yinglan Inc
    Father
    Tan Yinglan Inc Feb 2008 - Jun 2012
    Yinglan has a namecard which reads: Tan Yinglan, Father Eldest Girl, Beth Tan Yu Tong, Born Valentines' Day Feb 14th 2008Boy, Bart Tan Yu Hong, Born Oct 24th 2010Boy, Bret Tan Yu An, Born Nov 7th, 2014Life-goal and professional occupationEarly-stage investor in an asset class with long-term capital injection and long gestation time. Yinglan's life revolves around these three startups.
  • The Way Of The Vc: Having Top Venture Capitalists On Your Board
    Internationally-Published Author
    The Way Of The Vc: Having Top Venture Capitalists On Your Board Nov 2008 - Dec 2010
    Worldwide, Oo
    Selected by Forbes columnist Marc Kramer as amongst the World's Best Business Books.More resources at http://www.WayOfTheVC.comNow Available at Amazon: http://amzn.to/wayofvc Foreword by Professor Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Harvard Business School The Way of the VC is the best book I have read on venture capital with thoughtful advice for the entrepreneur. Yinglan captures the wisdom of the ages, with the vision of an oracle he captures how a venture capitalist thinks, and how the best ones act.--Timothy C. Draper, Founder & Managing Director, Draper Fisher JurvetsonI applaud Yinglan Tan, who has distilled many interesting "war stories" and experiences of venture capitalists into a useful and effective framework in The Way of the VC.--Professor Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Harvard Business School Yinglan gives valuable accounts coupled with insightful observations about the past, present and future of an industry that is still in its infancy--but growing up fast. The book will also help entrepreneurs who need venture capital financing by showing them how VCs add value to their companies. This book belongs in the library of anyone who has ever taken a serious interest in venture capital.--Neil Shen, Founding and Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital China“Yinglan gets into the minds of venture capitalists to show us how they think. There is much in common between VCs from the West and those from the East, but also much that is importantly different.”Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at the Harvard Business School“Solid book if you want to understand the traditional VC industry.”Brad Feld, Managing Director at Foundry GroupWell done! There are indeed many things we can learn from the VC world. I hope that civil servants in Singapore can draw from the VC world this important ingredient of passion and belief. - Peter Ong, Head Civil Service, Singapore
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  • Singapore Management University
    Adjunct Faculty
    Singapore Management University Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    Yinglan is an adjunct faculty at Singapore Management University (Lee Kong Chian School of Business) and also teaches Entrepreneurial Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. He also taught analytic business modeling (Computer as an Analysis Tool.) He has guided teams on successful projects on entrepreneurship, venture capital and social entrepreneurship. • Selected companies started by students Yinglan taught: Artyii, Tocco Studios, PlanMySurgery• Selected companies that students work with: Vickers Venture, Crest Capital, Alpha Synovate, Awak Tech, Singular ID, IQUBE, IDG VC, Innovation Ventures, Chumby, Makeaffinity, Loftworks, TimeVoyager• He has led teams to develop models for social entrepreneurship and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) used in planning and operations of the international IMF/World Bank conference held in Singapore in September 2006.• Finals Judge for Startup@Singapore and Judge for the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, a first competition organized specially for undergraduate, college and polytechnic students around the world. Provided detailed analytic feedback on business modeling concepts, scalability, and feasibility.
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  • Harvard University
    Ph.D Candidate
    Harvard University Jul 2007 - Jan 2008
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us
    Recipient of John F. Kennedy Fellowship (full tuition and stipend)Advisors include Professor Josh Lerner (Harvard Business School) and Professor Richard Zeckhauser (Harvard Kennedy School)1) The venture capital cycle and ecology and effect of governments2) Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the effect of institutions3) Tech transfer, funding, infrastructure and talentDean’s Ambassador 2007- Co-authored article for the Deal, one of the top publications in the US on M&A and private equity, on China IPOs and trade sales.
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  • Insead
    Director For China, 3I Venture Lab
    Insead Jun 2006 - Aug 2007
    Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, San Francisco, Oo
    • Headed INSEAD’s entrepreneurship center in China, 1 of 4 satellite centers for INSEAD in the world. The 3i Venturelab at INSEAD was established on 25 November 1997, the result of a major gift by 3i to the Institute.• Actively involved in venture opportunities, identifying high potential companies in China amongst technological incubators, research labs and entrepreneurial hubs. Sourced, assessed and referred ventures to affiliated venture capitalists firms and private equity firms. • Worked closely with senior management in China on to develop and manage growth strategies i.e. IPO and listing opportunities. Hosted customized seminars for China CEOs (in domains of e-commerce, franchising and financing options).• Negotiated cooperative agreement between INSEAD and National Development and Reform Committee (NDRC), an influential Chinese government agency. • Task force member on “How to marry China with Singapore” Committee chaired by Economic Development Board of Singapore
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  • Ministry Of Defence
    Classified Appointment
    Ministry Of Defence Aug 2004 - Jun 2006
    Sg
    Yinglan returned to Singapore in 2004 to join the Singapore Public Service and was a recipient of the National Innovation and Quality Circle Award in 2005. • Absorbed into the Management Associates Scheme, a grooming and development program specially designed to prepare civil servants for high-flying and fulfilling management-track career in the Administrative Service – the apex of the civil service.• Represented the Ministry in national Public Service 21 ExCEL (Excellence through Continuous Enterprise and Learning) Finals. • Awarded National Innovation and Quality Circle Silver Award – Team.
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  • Lovematch
    Founder
    Lovematch Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
    At Stanford, he co-founded an online dating service in Silicon Valley, leading product innovation, raised angel investment and developed market expansion frameworks - the company is still being featured as a case study in Stanford University Management Science and Engineering Program. Most importantly, the service matched Yinglan to his co-founder, who is now his lovely wife and mother of his children.Along the way, Yinglan obtained a Masters degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, USA in 2004, where he concurrently obtained certification as a Certified Risk Analyst by Stanford Center for Professional Development.
  • The World Bank Group
    Special Assistant To Chief Economic Consultant
    The World Bank Group Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
    • Recipient of the Milton and Cynthia Friedman Fellowship for public sector work in Washington D.C, U,S.A. Member of study team for the Ethiopian Diagnostic Trade Integration Study for the World Bank. Responsible for economic and sector analytical work, focusing on trade, entrepreneurship, social indicators and social safety net operations. Conceptualized proposal for tourism infrastructure enhancement in Ethiopia. Worked with an international and Ethiopian team of trade and sector specialists. Formulated a substantial policy paper outlining the possible implications of trade regime of East Asian countries on economic growth.

Yinglan Tan Education Details

  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    Executive Education
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Management Science
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Ece And Economics
  • Kauffman Fellows Class 15
    Kauffman Fellows Class 15
  • Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy
    Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy
    Insights Into Politics And Policy In Asia For Global Leaders
  • Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School Of Business
    Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School Of Business
  • Hwa Chong
    Hwa Chong
    A Levels
  • Harvard Kennedy School
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Executive Education Certificate
  • Tsinghua University
    Tsinghua University
    Tsinghua Pbcsf B&R Emba Program For Southeast Asia
  • Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford
    Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford
    World Economic Forum - The Ygl Oxford University Education Module: Transformational Leadership
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
  • National University Of Singapore
    National University Of Singapore

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